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Carl Gerhardt Announced as New Inductee of the Walter E. Soderstrom Honor Society	CEO of Leading Marketing, Print and Graphic Communications Company named one of 10 Industry Leaders to be inducted in 2010 NORTHVILLE, Mich. (September 7, 2010) – The National Association for Printing Leadership (NAPL) recently announced Carl Gerhardt, president and CEO of Allegra Network LLC, as a 2010 inductee to the Walter E. Soderstrom Honor Society. Gerhardt will accept the honor at NAPL’s annual Soderstrom Society Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Chicago, prior to the opening of Graph Expo 2010 the following day. “It’s an honor to be inducted into such a prestigious society with an exceptional class of fellow inductees,” said Gerhardt. Named for the late Walter E. Soderstrom, one of the founders of NAPL, the Soderstrom Society is an honors organization that recognizes the contributions of graphic arts industry leaders, including printing company owners, equipment manufacturers, educators, journalists and consultants. Gerhardt is one of 10 such leaders to be inducted as members of the Society this year. Gerhardt is an Honorary Lifetime Member and former chairman of the board of NAQP, the National Association of Quick Printers. About Allegra Network Allegra Network LLC is one of world’s largest marketing, print and graphic communications franchises linking nearly 550 locations across North America. The company ranks in the top 200 among all franchise companies in the world. About NAPL NAPL is a not-for-profit business management association representing companies in the $80+ billion commercial printing and graphic communications industry in North America.
Large Southwest Hospital Kills Harmful Bacteria Using Jan-Pro EnviroShield System	100% disinfection coverage within minutes September 7, 2010 — Jan-Pro International, Inc. (Jan-Pro), a global leader in commercial cleaning, announced today that their unique EnviroShield Spray Disinfecting System, used to kill harmful bacteria including invasive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Infections, has expanded its use into two very important areas – hospitals and large call centers. St. Joseph’s Hospital, part of Catholic Healthcare West, one of the largest healthcare systems in the West, operates a large 750-bed hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. A busy medical center, with thousands of people bustling about every day, St. Joseph’s is open 24/7 -- an environment which, left untreated, could be a source for harmful bacteria, including MRSA. Maurice Croteau, St. Joseph’s Supervisor for Environmental Services, is charged with the task of disinfecting the sizable medical center. After carefully evaluating disinfectants, Croteau picked the Jan-Pro EnviroShield System. “Most disinfectants contain soap and leave a sticky film that needs to be wiped down. EnviroShield is the only disinfectant I’ve seen that kills the harmful bacteria and leaves no residue,” said Mr. Croteau. “The disinfection takes place in minutes. This is very important to us as the hospital has so many areas, waiting rooms, treatment areas, doctor’s offices, that we simply can’t shut down to clean.” With the EnviroShield Spray System by Jan-Pro, disinfectant actually surrounds and clings to all surfaces and hard-to-reach crevices, achieving 100% disinfection coverage. Entire surfaces are disinfected in literally minutes. “I am amazed at EnviroShield’s ability to work on all surfaces. It does not leave a moist film, even on fabric chairs or keyboards,” continued Croteau. “It offers disinfection coverage with the most complete encapsulation system that I have seen, and that is important in a hospital application.” With over 18,000 hospitals in the world, the need to control the spread of harmful bacteria, contaminants and disease is great. According to MRSA Survivors Network, more Americans die annually from deadly MRSA Infections than from HIV/AIDS, H1N1 influenza and Parkinson's disease. To learn more, visit the Jan-Pro website at www.jan-pro.com
Flip Flop Shops Steps In at Top 30 Percent of Inc. 500 I 5000 List	First retail chain exclusive to flip flops recognized for epic growth amongst America’s fastest-growing private companies ATLANTA – Inc. magazine has ranked Flip Flop Shops in the top 30 percent of the publication’s 500 | 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. Ranked at No. 1469 on the list, North America’s first retail chain exclusive to the hottest brands and latest styles of flip flops and sandals achieved the high rating based on its 196 percent three-year revenue growth rate. The 2010 Inc. 500 | 5000 is ranked according to percentage of revenue growth when comparing 2006 to 2009. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by June 30, 2006. Additionally, they had to be based in the United States, privately held, for profit, and independent, not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies, as of December 31, 2009. “The leaders of the companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 have figured out how to grow their businesses during the longest recession since the Great Depression,” said Inc. president Bob LaPointe. “The 2010 Inc. 5000 showcases a particularly hardy group of entrepreneurs.” Bursting onto the retail scene in 2004, Flip Flop Shops quickly became North America’s first retail chain exclusive to the hottest brands and latest styles of flip flops and sandals from such leading brands as REEF, Sanuk, Flojos, VANS, havaianas, OluKai, Cobian and O’NEILL, among others. Their mission: to provide the opportunity for anyone, in any climate, to “Live…Work …Play With Their Toes Exposed®” while wearing the freedom of flip flops on their feet. Currently, there are more than 25 shops operating and the company’s growth strategy calls for 236 shops to open in select markets by 2013. Today, Flip Flop Shops has locations operating in more than 10 states, Guam and Canada. The company will soon open additional shops throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/5000. More information about Flip Flop Shops here
AlphaGraphics Takes a Bite Out of Hunger with Fight Hunger Campaign	Second annual summer food drive helps stock empty food pantry shelves nationwide Salt Lake City, UT (Grassroots Newswire) September 2, 2010 - AlphaGraphics, Inc. concluded its second annual AlphaGraphics Fights Hunger food drive earlier this summer with a preliminary food collection total topping 21,000 pounds. The franchising company, which provides print, graphics and marketing services to small and medium-sized businesses, launched its food drive efforts again this year with the aim to help the growing number of hungry people seeking assistance from food pantries across the country. Said AlphaGraphics Channel Marketing Manager Jesse Himsworth, “We’re proud to be part of a solution-focused network of business owners who are committed to building up and strengthening the neighborhoods they do business in. It’s evident that there is still a strong need for non-perishables and necessities in food pantries across the country, especially during summer months when donations are historically low, and we’re grateful to all the individuals and businesses who have helped raise awareness for our annual collection.” Throughout the months of July and August, AlphaGraphics team members at the worldwide headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah and participating independently-owned business centers joined up with area companies and customers to collect food for food pantries and charitable organizations in their neighborhoods. According to Himsworth, individual business centers collected as many as 6,000 pounds of food each, igniting passionate responses from vendors and customers eager to help stock local shelves. Besides its community contributions, AlphaGraphics offers a complete range of print, visual communications and marketing products and solutions, including full-service digital, offset and large format printing; design services; mailing and one-to-one marketing services; promotional products and digital archiving. Along with providing quality solutions to its clients, AlphaGraphics is committed to making a difference in the communities that support its business. About AlphaGraphics AlphaGraphics, Inc. plans, produces and manages visual communications for businesses at nearly 300 owner-operated, locally-based business centers worldwide. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, the AlphaGraphics network leads the industry in sales per location. Backed by state-of-the-art technology, the world’s highest quality standards and a global network, the company’s trained and experienced team members are committed to delivering creative solutions that allow customers to communicate more confidently and effectively. AlphaGraphics is owned by Pindar Group, a leading print and electronic media company, which over the years has become known for its support of sailing through its sponsorship of several world-class sailors. www.alphagraphics.com

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